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Standard Practice for Operation of the Vettermann Drum Tester
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Scope
1.1 This practice describes the equipment and operation of the Vettermann drum tester for testing pile yarn floor covering to produce changes in appearance and color due to changes in surface structure by mechanical action.
1.2 This practice is only applicable for use in testing unused pile floor covering of all types. It is not applicable for use in testing used pile yarn floor coverings.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as the standard for all measurements except mass. The SI (metric) units for all measurements except mass are provided for information only.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Significance and Use
This equipment may be used to bring about the changes in texture on the surface of pile floor covering caused by mechanical action.
The acceptance criteria of this practice shall be set by mutual agreement between the purchaser and the supplier.
Keywords
appearance; floor covering; ICS Number Code 97.150 (Floor coverings)
To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:
07.02 (Textiles (II): D4393 - latest)
To find similar documents by classification:
59.080.60 (Textile floor coverings)
97.150 (Non-textile floor coverings Textile floor coverings, see 59.080.60)
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Document Number
ASTM-D5417-05
Revision Level
2005 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision
Publication Date
March 1, 2005
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
3 pages
Committee Number
D13.21